Integrated experimental-numerical methodology to map microstructural strain and stress evolution in bulk nanostructured alloys

Microscopic strain and stress partitioning among the present phases govern the macroscopic mechanical response of multi-phase alloys. However, these phenomena are challenging to probe due to the multiple scales involved, dynamic nature of the deformation process, and lack of dedicated methodologies. The challenge is even more enhanced for multi-phase alloys with features smaller than micrometer scale.